Workshop Description: This is a firing workshop and an exploration of those ceramic properties that maximize wood firing processes. Students will participate in loading and firing the Noborigama wood-fired kiln. This is a two chamber Noborigama. The first chamber is wood, and the second is wood and salt. Surface treatments for atmospheric firing, such as flashing slips, colored slips and glaze application, will be discussed prior to loading. Students should bring 20-30 pieces of bisque ware. Students MUST use cone 10 clay or porcelain. One day will be loading, two+ days for firing and then unloading on Saturday. There will be demonstrations in functional and sculptural ceramics, as well as ample opportunities to make work while the kiln is cooling. Bring leather gloves and a want for smoke and fire.

Instructor Description: Daniel Kuhn, a native of Western Pennsylvania, grew up in a small steel town, northeast of Pittsburgh. Dan studied ceramics under Richard “Duke” Miecznikowski at California University of Pennsylvania, and recently completed his MFA at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Dan has been a technician and teacher for the Chautauqua School of Arts, Wortendyke ceramics studio, IUP ceramics studio and Society for Contemporary Crafts. Dan currently works as a functional and sculptural ceramic artist, as well as a teacher of throwing, hand-building and kiln firing.